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August 10, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: [email protected] Khary Penebaker Wins Primary, Will Face Jim Sensenbrenner in November WAUKESHA – Khary Penebaker, candidate for Wisconsin’s.
August 10, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: [email protected]
Khary Penebaker Wins Primary, Will Face Jim Sensenbrenner in November
WAUKESHA – Khary Penebaker, candidate for Wisconsin’s 5th United States House of Representatives seat, won the uncontested Democratic Primary. Mr. Penebaker will now face Republican Representative Jim Sensenbrenner in the November General Election.
“Our victory is an important step toward real change for Wisconsin’s 5th District,” said Mr. Penebaker. “My opponent wants you to believe his 38th year in Congress will be the year he finally delivers on his promises. I’ll only need one term for that.”
Khary Penebaker is a longtime Wisconsin resident and a small business leader in the Wisconsin roofing industry. He is a husband, a father of three, and a lifelong advocate for public safety issues. Mr. Penebaker declared his candidacy after weeks of one-on-one meetings with Southeastern Wisconsin residents, many of whom expressed frustration with the broken U.S. Congress.
“Donald Trump’s candidacy is a test of our legislators’ character. Sadly, Rep. Sensenbrenner failed the test when he endorsed Mr. Trump,” said Mr. Penebaker. “I have fought my entire life for issues I believe in, even when my opinion has been unpopular. As Representative, I will continue to stand up for the citizens in my district. I will never compromise my ideals when times get tough.”
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About Khary Penebaker
Khary Penebaker is a Regional General Manager at Great Day Improvements, overseeing operations across Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. He previously built Roofed Right America from startup to $35M+ in revenue with 180 employees and founded Penebaker Enterprises, growing it from $1.5M to $15M. A gun violence prevention advocate and former Everytown for Gun Safety Fellow, Khary brings two decades of leadership experience in construction, operations, and civic engagement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Khary Penebaker's connection to gun violence prevention?
Khary's mother Joyce died by suicide with a firearm when he was 20 months old. This personal tragedy drives his advocacy for common-sense gun violence prevention measures.
Does Khary Penebaker speak about gun violence prevention at events?
Yes. Khary delivers keynote speeches on gun violence prevention, focusing on the often-overlooked crisis of firearm suicide, which accounts for roughly 60% of all gun deaths in America.
How can I book Khary to speak about gun violence prevention?
Visit kharypenebaker.com/book-khary to submit a booking inquiry. Khary speaks at corporate events, conferences, nonprofits, and community organizations.
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